Anthony Whelan Appointed to Lead EU Competition Directorate

Anthony Whelan, an aide to Ursula von der Leyen, has been appointed to head the influential EU competition directorate, signaling the European Commission's intent to leverage antitrust powers for business growth.

13 Apr, 10:29 — 13 Apr, 10:29

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irish-independent118d ago

Irish barrister to take senior EU job as ‘DG Competition’

Irish EU civil servant Anthony Whelan will for take over one of the European Commission’s most powerful and sensitive jobs – as director general (DG) for competition – the Financial Times has reported, citing officials briefed on the decision which is not yet public.

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Anthony Whelan Appointed to Lead EU Competition Directorate

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Irish barrister to take senior EU job as ‘DG Competition’

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Von der Leyen aide to lead powerful EU competition directorate

Irish barrister to take senior EU job as ‘DG Competition’

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